These usually come fitted with drawers, and are kept besides couches or sofas. Also known as credenzas or buffets, these can be used to show off your cutlery, or even used to store bottles if you own a bar.

Redundancy happens if you do not use the chest for any purpose. Well, you might not want to use it for storing your blankets, but there are several other things that you can use it for. One suggestion is to keep it in the children's bedroom, where it can be used for their books. When you are using it for some purpose, you will stay happy about it.

Kitchen carts, or utility carts, are used to store a number of items, and can be used in the pantry as well. Kitchen islands, if you have an open kitchen, provide extra storage.